Gulfport
A city in Harrison County, Mississippi — population 71,438 as of 2020.
News in Gulfport
*This video is a repost from the Two for Tuesday originally posted on May 12th, 2026. Mayor Karen Love highlights “Gulfport Connects,” a new City platform designed to coordinate residents, volunteers, and organizations by matching community needs with volunteer skills and…
Community Groups & OrganizationsHelp local students start the school year prepared by donating new backpacks and school supplies during the City of Gulfport's Backpack and School Supply Drive, in partnership with Fusion 49th District, Inc. Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, August 5, at Gulfport City…
Community Groups & Organizations
I Love the Burg
July 28Gulfport’s Geckofest, back for year 26, is the regions weirdest, most wonderful festival
Gecko season means two things around here: chasing lizards out the back door (how did it even get inside?), and the return of Gulfport’s biggest annual event. The 26th annual […]
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Gulfport by the numbers
- Area
- 55.62 sq mi (144.06 km²), 8.39 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38
- Households
- 29,287
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $49,919
- Median house value
- $174,600
- Office
- DIRECTOR OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
- Address
- PO BOX 1780, GULFPORT, MS 39502